Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

Purchasing Coordinator with experience in the printing industry to manage day‑to‑day purchasing activities and ensure printing materials and supplies are available on time.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the purchase of paper, printing materials, consumables and production supplies based on business and production requirements.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, request quotations and compare prices, quality and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive prices and suitable payment and delivery terms.
• Collaborate with Production, Sales, Warehouse and Finance teams to understand requirements and ensure timely purchasing.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, maintain accurate purchasing records and follow up on delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels of commonly used printing materials and coordinate timely replenishment.
• Check received materials against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies with the warehouse.
• Maintain an updated supplier database and build strong vendor relationships.
• Support cost control by identifying suitable suppliers and alternative materials.
• Ensure purchased materials meet required specifications and quality standards.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably within the printing industry.
• UAE work experience is mandatory.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of printing materials, paper types, sizes, GSM and consumables.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.